Table tent reader
Inactive Publication Date: 2012-06-14
NARANS KEVIN +1
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[0014]It is one object of the present invention to provide a magnifying strip along the top portion of a table tent that allows the patron to read the printed materials including but not limited to menus and check bills without the need for a reading glasses. The strip magnifies reading and can be molded into the table tent or may be removably attached to the table tent.
[0016]The table tent reader according to the present invention comprises a table tent print holder which has gap for receiving printed materials; and a magnifying strip connected to the top edge of the table tent print holder. The table tent print holder in general functions like a table tent for receiving and display the printed materials. In addition, the table tent print holder has a unique feature; it has a slot (an additional integrated connection groove or an open space above the space for receiving the printed material) for holding the magnifying strip which can help users to read the printed materials especially those with fine prints without the need for a reading glasses.
[0018]The table tent reader of the present invention can be used with the magnifying strip locked in place on top of the table tent reader or can be easily removed and then held over whatever the user wants to magnify for the purpose of being able to read smaller print items. The magnifying strips could also be imprinted for marketing and could be taken home by the user as a token of appreciation from the giving establishment.
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The device is cumbersome and complex.
Considering the fact that the device has gotten patented for a long time whereas it is not commercialized, it may be due to its shortcomings which is cumbersome and complex and is not suitable to be used in a restaurant or bar or entertainment establishments.
The usage of the device is limited; the device is designed for reading a book-like printed materials.
There are no products commercially available and convenient in entertainment or business establishments that provide immediate reading aids in proximity to the printed materials for helping customers to read the printed materials.
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[0033]Referring to FIGS. 1-3, there is disclosed a front view, a rear view and a side view of a Table Tent Reader according to the present invention. Table tent reader 1 of the present invention comprises a table tent print holder 10 and a magnifying strip 20 which is removably connected to the table tent print holder 10. The table tent print holder 10 may comprise one molded transparent plastic piece and / or acrylic piece which extends downward to form a first generally planar upright portion 13 and turns to form a triangular shaped base 17 and then turns again and extends upward to form a second generally planar upright portion 14 which is parallel with and separate from the first generally planar portion 13, thus creates a slot / gap 15 in between the two portions 13 and 14 where the printed materials can be inserted and displayed. Each of the two generally planar upright portions 13 and 14 has a top edge 11, and four side edges.
[0034]Alternatively, the table tent print holder 10 ma...
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The table tent reader according to the present invention comprises a table tent print holder which has gap for receiving printed materials; and a magnifying strip connected to the top edge of the table tent print holder. The table tent print holder in general functions like a table tent for receiving and display the printed materials. In addition, the table tent print holder has a unique feature; it has a slot (an additional integrated connection groove or an open space above the space for receiving the printed material) for holding the magnifying strip which can help users to read the printed materials especially those with fine prints without the need for a reading glasses. The strip magnifies reading and can be molded into the table tent print holder or may be removably attached to the table tent print holder.
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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 422,910 filed on Dec. 14, 2010, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a reading utensil, and more particularly to a reading utensil as part of a typical table tent for helping customers to read the printed materials.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]There is a long-felt need for a solution to the problem of not being able to read the small print including but not limited to from restaurant and bar menus and table bills when customers do not have reading glasses with them.[0006]U.S. Pat. No. 4,030,814 to Clifton et al. discloses a device for holding, viewing recipes and the like written on cards or other data storing means has a hollow triangular frame, a holder in the front of the frame, a magnifying glass, a stand for holdi...
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CPCG02B27/027G02B27/021
InventorNARANS, KEVINNARANS, DARREN
OwnerNARANS KEVIN